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Peppermint Brownies
A decadent, made from scratch, eye catching, layered brownie. They feature a fudgy, richly chocolatey base with a sweet and simple peppermint frosting, and a final decorative finish of peppermint candy. It's cheery indulgence that's likely to become a yearly holiday tradition!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 55m⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking dish
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the brownies: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9 by 9-inch baking dish (optionally line with parchment paper and butter parchment paper).
2
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, dutch cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a separate large mixing bowl whisk together melted butter with sugar. Add eggs, 1 tsp peppermint extract and vanilla extract and whisk for ⏱️ 1 minute.
large eggs3peppermint extract (tested with McCormick, strength varies by brand)1 tsptsp peppermint extract1/4vanilla extract1 tsp
4
Add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until mixture is combined (scrape bottom at edges of bowl as you mix).
5
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Bake in preheated oven until set in center, about 28 to ⏱️ 32 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
6
For the frosting: In a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer cream together cream cheese and butter until well blended. Add powdered sugar and 1/4 tsp peppermint extract and whip frosting with mixer until light and fluffy for several minutes.
peppermint extract (tested with McCormick, strength varies by brand)1 tsptsp peppermint extract1/4
7
Spread frosting over cooled brownies, sprinkle with crushed candy canes. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts
calories
338 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
33 g
sodium Content
131 mg
protein Content
4 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
86 mg
carbohydrate Content
43 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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